Leeds United won 3-1 against Burnley at Elland Road on May 1, 2026. This victory not only secures their Premier League status but also highlights a significant turnaround after a challenging season.
Leeds moved up to 14th in the Premier League table following the match. They are now nine points clear of 18th-place Spurs with three matches left in the season.
Anton Stach opened the scoring for Leeds in the 8th minute. Noah Okafor followed with a second goal in the 52nd minute, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed the win with a goal in the 56th.
Loum Tchaouna scored a consolation goal for Burnley in the 71st minute. Burnley has already been relegated from the Premier League.
Ethan Ampadu remarked, “We like to think we’ve put ourselves in a strong position with three games left.” Leeds supporters celebrated by chanting, “we are staying up” after the match.
This victory is notable as Leeds had not beaten Burnley prior to this match. Daniel Farke’s leadership appears to have turned the tide for Leeds after they struggled earlier in the season.
The team had gone 6W-11D-4L since December and faced a relegation battle. Now, they look forward to their next match against Spurs on May 11, 2026.
Burnley will host Aston Villa on May 10, 2026. The outcome of these upcoming matches could further define each team’s trajectory for next season.
